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A15 RWT

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,534 mi
Last recorded140,534 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Passat123,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,534 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 140,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 128,218 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 128,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 117,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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A15 RWT is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 123,881 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 RWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 RWT registered?

A15 RWT is a 1997 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is A15 RWT safe to buy?

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